Happy Birthday America

Next to Christmas, 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays (except I forget that fact until the day actually arrives. I really should do more planning).

Kristine and Kams (before Kams hates fireworks that make noise)

Pretty much the best babysitter EVER! (and this is the look she gives me after I pay her)

WE LOVE STASIA! I don't know what we are going to do without her!!

Babysitter-in-training? Karsten

S'more what?

this is what happens when your sister tries to "share" a s'more

What a good daddy!

Sweet Eden

jack and carly

Apparently Gracie can do the monkey bars, FOR REALS! ALL THE WAY ACROSS! That is HARD! (I tried it and sadly cannot make it across)

oh yum!

"helping" clean the pool

only in OR do you need a fire for warmth on July 4th! The high temp for the day? 66 degrees.

LOVED the celebrations. She would clap, as her sisters hid under the blankets (yep it really was cold) at the fireworks. What a fun weekend! Thanks friends for sharing it with us!